Breaking: New wildfire reported in Ventura County on May 16

Published May 16, 2025 #Lac-170801 fire

First discovered: 2:36 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-170801

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:36 p.m. in Ventura County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center